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Add 35/75 and 15/8

1st number: 35/75, 2nd number: 1 7/8

35/75 + 15/8 is 281/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 8 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    35/75 = 35 × 8/75 × 8 = 280/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    15/8 = 15 × 75/8 × 75 = 1125/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/600 + 1125/600 = 280 + 1125/600 = 1405/600
  5. 1405/600 simplified gives 281/120
  6. So, 35/75 + 15/8 = 281/120
    In mixed form: 241/120

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